Dan is joined by Caitlin Cooper (@C2_Cooper), THE GOAT HERSELF, from 'BASKETBALL, SHE WROTE' to discuss the 2024-25 Indiana Pacers. SUBSCRIBE TO 'BASKETBALL, SHE WROTE' ON PATREON RIGHT THE HELL NOW: https://www.patreon.com/basketballshewrote/posts. TIMESTAMPS⬇️

0:00 - INTRO
3:12 - Indiana’s direction
5:54 - Impressions of the Pacers offseason, Obi Toppin talk!
9:332 - Caitlin’s biggest storyline for Indiana (Defense!)
15:45 - Why the half-court offense improved
18:33 - The Tyrese Haliburton and Pascal Siakam partnership
21:10 - How should the Pacers use Siakam on defense?
27:26 - More development from Haliburton?
32:30 - The value of Andrew Nembhard, Will his usage change?
39:12 - What does the future hold for Bennedict Mathurin?
46:11 - The role and value of Ben Sheppard
49:24 - The development of Jarace Walker
56:17 - Early impressions of Johnny Furphy
57:44 - Breaking down the frontcourt rotation
59:29 - Team chemistry, defensive rebounding and Myles Turner’s future
1:08:49 - Top-10 rotation
1:09:52 - Best crunch-time lineup
1:11:11 - Funky lineups we want to see
1:13:45 - Win totals, Where do the Pacers rank in the East?
1:18:49 - Should we expect the Pacers to make another significant trade?
1:21:46 - Can James Wiseman actually help????

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